Where is Lyon football stadium?
Groupama StadiumOlympique Lyonnais / Arena/StadiumParc Olympique Lyonnais, known for sponsorship reasons as Groupama Stadium, and in some competitions as Grand Stade de Lyon or Stade des Lumières, is a 59,186-seat stadium in Décines-Charpieu, in the Lyon Metropolis. Wikipedia
Why is it called Olympique Lyonnais?
The club’s nickname, Les Gones, means “The Kids” in Lyon’s regional dialect of Franco-Provençal. They have a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Saint-Étienne, with whom they contest the Derby Rhône-Alpes. Lyon have been owned by Jean-Michel Aulas since 1987.
Who owns Lyon FC?
Lyon owner Jean-Michel Aulas appears to have taken a fancy to America women’s striker Alex Morgan.
Which league is Olympique Lyonnais?
Ligue 1
UEFA Champions LeagueCoupe de FranceCoupe de la Ligue
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What is the name of Lyon Stadium?
Groupama StadiumOlympique Lyonnais / Arena/Stadium
How do you pronounce Lyon?
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ljɔ̃/, /li.jɔ̃/
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- Homophone: lion.
Where is the new stadium of Lyonnais?
On 1 September 2008, Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas announced plans to create a new 60,000-seat stadium, tentatively called OL Land, to be built on 50 hectares of land located in Décines-Charpieu, a suburb of Lyon.
What is the history of the Olympic Stadium in Lyonnais?
Olympique Lyonnais began playing at the Gerland in 1950 and remained at the stadium until 2016. The stadia originally had a cycling track, but was removed to increase the seating capacity to 50,000. In 1984, minor renovations were made to the stadium by architect Rene Gagis. This included construction of the Jean Bouin and Jean Jaurès stands.
When did Lyonnais move to the Gerland stadium?
Olympique Lyonnais began playing at the Gerland in 1950 and remained at the stadium until 2016. The stadia originally had a cycling track, but was removed to increase the seating capacity to 50,000. In 1984, minor renovations were made to the stadium by architect Rene Gagis.
Where does Olympique Lyonnais play their home games?
They mostly play their home games at Groupama OL Training Center, 200 metres from Parc Olympique Lyonnais, the main stadium. For honours won by women’s team, see Olympique Lyonnais Féminin § Honours.